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Instant analysis of 49ers’ third straight loss, a 31-17 stinker vs. Bengals

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:40 GMT

SANTA CLARA – A swift three-game losing streak escorts the 49ers into their bye week, with plenty of issues to resolve after Sunday’s 31-17 home defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals.It was their first loss at Levi’s Stadium in 12 games, dating back to Oct. 23, 2022, and they now sit second in the NFC West behind Seattle (5-2).Three turnovers by Brock Purdy played an obvious factor, especially interceptions on back-to-back throws that put a comeback in serious doubt, even with 13 minutes remaining.But the 49ers’ defense also was far too generous, from yielding 19 consecutive completions to Joe Burrow before halftime, to multiple missed tackles, to allowing a fourth and final Bengals touchdown with 2:54 remaining.These 49ers (5-3) aren’t the same high-scoring machine that shredded the Dallas Cowboys 42-10 in their previous appearance in Santa Clara. This marked their third straight game scoring 17 points, and, as noted, it’s their third straight loss.After falling at Cleveland (19-1...

49ers’ Studs and Duds: Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks is giving the Niners no chance to win

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:40 GMT

SANTA CLARA — We weren’t hallucinating: The 49ers really did start this season 5-0.They really did look unbeatable in the process.My, how things have changed in a few short weeksThe Niners will head into their bye week and the second half of the schedule carrying a three-game losing streak and nothing but bad vibes, sitting second in the NFC West.Here are the studs and duds from the Niners’ 31-17 loss to the Bengals on Sunday. (You can probably skip the first part.)STUDSRelated ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | 49ers RB McCaffrey scores touchdown in NFL record-tying 17th straight game San Francisco 49ers | 49ers-Bengals pregame: Who will block Brock Purdy’s blind side? San Francisco 49ers | Bengals coach Zac Taylor built his team with 49ers in mind San Francisco 49ers | By the numbers: Breaking down the touchdown streak of 49ers star Christian McCaffrey San Francisco 49ers | 49ers’ Brock Purdy cleared...

No. 9 Tennessee holds on to beat No. 4 Michigan St 89-88 in charity game for Maui Strong Fund

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:40 GMT

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Dalton Knecht had 28 points and Jordan Gainey scored his 20th and final point on a free throw with 1.9 seconds left, helping No. 9 Tennessee hold on to beat No. 4 Michigan State 89-88 on Sunday in an exhibition game to raise funds and awareness for the Hawai’i Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund.“It was the right thing to do,” Spartans coach Tom Izzo said. “And, it was the right opportunity that the NCAA allowed us to do something like that.”A.J. Hoggard made a game-tying 3-pointer with 5 seconds left to pull the Spartans into a tie, helping them rally from double-digit deficits in each half. Gainey drew a foul on the ensuing possession and made one of two free throws for the win.Top-ranked Kansas traveled to play No. 25 Illinois, where coach Bill Self returned for the first time since leaving to lead the Jayhawks, later in the day in another charity game benefiting the same organization that is assisting in relief efforts for the deadliest U.S. wildfire...

Revelan resultados preliminares de autopsia de Matthew Perry, actor de “Friends”

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:40 GMT

Los resultados iniciales de la autopsia de Matthew Perry no son concluyentes y se está a la espera de un informe toxicológico, dijeron las autoridades el domingo.La causa de la muerte ha sido “aplazada” y se ha solicitado más investigación antes de tomar una determinación, según un informe publicado por el médico forense del condado Los Ángeles.Aunque es probable que no se publique una conclusión oficial hasta dentro de varias semanas, la Oficina del Médico Forense dijo que el cuerpo estaba listo para ser entregado a la familia. Muere el actor Matthew Perry, conocido por su papel de Chandler Bing en “Friends” La última publicación de Instagram de Matthew Perry, días antes de su muerte La estrella de “Friends” murió el sábado después de aparentemente ahogarse en el jacuzzi de su casa en Pacific Palisades. Tenía 54 años.Source

Eddy Pineiro has to make the winning field goal 3 times as Panthers beat Texans 15-13

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:40 GMT

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — As Carolina kicker Eddy Pineiro prepared for a winning field-goal attempt with 3 seconds left, he turned to holder Johnny Hekker and said: “Listen, when I make this kick, I’m jumping on your back and you’re taking me all the way to the 50-yard line.”Hekker responded: “Alright. Done deal.”Three successful kicks later, Pineiro found himself getting a piggyback from the 6-foot-5, 225-pound Hekker out to the team’s logo at midfield, his hand raised in victory after beating the Houston Texans 15-13 with a 23-yarder as time expired.“It was fun,” Pineiro said with a laugh. “I was just saying things to get my mind off what was actually happening.”There was a lot happening at the time.Pineiro, who was hoping to redeem himself after missing an extra point in the first half, initially lined up for a 38-yarder after Bryce Young moved the Panthers into field-goal range with a 15-play drive that took six minutes off the clock.But Houston’s Tavierre Thomas raced into t...

Giants QB Tyrod Taylor staying at hospital overnight for evaluation after injuring rib cage vs. Jets

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:40 GMT

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — New York Giants quarterback Tyrod Taylor was hospitalized with what the team said is a rib cage injury and he’ll remain there overnight for evaluation.The 34-year-old Taylor was injured midway through the second quarter of the Giants’ 13-10 overtime loss to the Jets on Sunday. He was taken to the hospital to be further evaluated.The Giants also lost tight end Darren Waller in the first half when he aggravated a hamstring injury that had limited him at practice all week.Taylor was running to his right and facing pressure when he raised his right arm to pass and the ball slipped out of his hand. Taylor plucked the fumbled ball out of the air, took a few steps and then was tackled for a sack by Quinton Jefferson and C.J. Mosley.Taylor stayed down for a few minutes as he was checked on by trainers, then popped up and jogged to the Giants’ sideline. Grimacing in pain, he took a knee and then headed straight to the locker room.“Prayers go out...

Steelers’ Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: ‘They should get fined’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:40 GMT

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steelers wide reciever Diontae Johnson called for the referees to be fined following Pittsburgh’s 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, a defeat in which quarterback Kenny Pickett left with a rib injury following a big hit.“They were calling some stupid stuff,” Johnson said. “They should get fined for making terrible calls. That’s how (mad) I am because they cost us the game. I don’t care what nobody says, they cost us the game.“(The referees) must’ve got paid good today or something,” he added. “(The referees) wanted (Jacksonville) to win. Everything was in their favor. They were getting every little call. But it is what it is.”Johnson’s displeasure centered around roughing the passer calls — one that was made against Pittsburgh and another he believes the officials missed, resulting in Pickett’s injury.In the first quarter, Pittsburgh’s Keanu Neal was called for roughing the passer on Jacksonville’s Trevor Lawrence during a ser...

Vikings’ Cousins leaves game in 4th quarter with what the team fears is an Achilles tendon injury

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:40 GMT

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins has never missed a game because of injury in his 12-year career, a testament to remarkable toughness as well as good fortune.But his luck might have finally run out, putting Cousins’ season and the Vikings’ playoff hopes in jeopardy.Cousins, 35, left in the fourth quarter of his team’s 24-10 victory over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday with what the team believes is an Achilles tendon injury.“We are fearing an Achilles injury,” Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell said. “The severity of that, I do not know at this point, but I do know that’s what our fear is at the moment.”Cousins’ injury comes as he was in the midst of one of his best seasons. He had thrown 18 touchdown passes with only five interceptions and had sparked a three-game winning streak that got the Vikings (4-4) back to the .500 mark.Jaren Hall, a rookie fifth-round pick from BYU, took over after Cousins got hurt.“Our thoughts and prayers are with Kirk,” ...

Wilson, Simmons lead Denver Broncos to first win over Chiefs since 2015

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:40 GMT

DENVER (AP) — Russell Wilson threw three touchdown passes, Justin Simmons had two of Denver's five takeaways and the Broncos stymied an ill Patrick Mahomes in snapping their 16-game losing streak to Kansas City with a 24-9 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.The Broncos (3-5) were serenaded off the field to the sound of Taylor Swift's "Shake it Off" blaring throughout Empower Field. Swift wasn't on hand to witness Travis Kelce's six catches for 58 yards and the awful day by the Chiefs (6-2). Snow, Spook and Swifties flood into Empower Field at Mile High for Broncos vs Chiefs The Broncos handed Mahomes his first AFC West road loss in beating Kansas City's quarterback for the first time in 13 tries.Denver made a 14-9 halftime lead hold up by controlling the clock and keeping Mahomes and Kelce cooling their cleats on the sideline in the second half. Kansas City had just three second-half possessions before getting the ball back for one meaningless snap at the end.The Chiefs punted, muffed ...

Protesters in Fort Lauderdale call for ceasefire in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 10:45:40 GMT

Protesters took to the streets of Fort Lauderdale to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.The crowd marched peacefully through the downtown area on Sunday afternoon. Participants chanted, held signs and waved flags.Among those protesting were Palestinians and the organization Jewish Voice for Peace. Together, they also called for an end to the occupation of Palestine.